Removal & Installation (With Seat Integrated Restraints)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Pickup, 2002 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2002 Ford Excursion, and 2002 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove appropriate front seat. See FRONT SEAT . Disengage seat belt buckle pretensioner and seat usage switch electrical connectors from seat cushion pan. Remove seat belt buckle pretensioner mounting nut and pretensioner.NOTE: When tightening seat belt buckle pretensioner nut, ensure seat backrest pivot bolt does not turn with nut.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten seat belt buckle pretensioner nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.